"I would like to thank everyone connected with Manchester United. So many people work so hard to keep us at the top; their effort should never be forgotten.

"But most of all, I would like to thank Norma, my wonderful wife, and my family for the support and encouragement they have always provided. This is for them.”

Manchester United's executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward said: “Bobby is, quite simply, the most iconic figure in English football history.

"A player, a diplomat, a gentleman and a tireless worker for charity, he represents everything that is good about football and Manchester United.

“It has been a privilege to know him and humbling to work alongside him for the last 10 years.

"Renaming the South Stand, which contains both the Directors’ Box and the old players’ changing rooms, is a fitting tribute to all that Bobby has contributed to the club both as a player and a director.”

Wayne Rooney's England Goals

Wayne Rooney has made football history by becoming the top goal scoring record holder, with 50 England goals, knocking Sir Bobby Charlton off the top spot.

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England's Wayne Rooney celebrates his 50th international goal during the UEFA European Qualifying match at Wembley Stadium